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miniatureVery small in size, or a very small copy or model of something.

Part of speech: ADJECTIVE

Definition: Very small in size, or a very small copy or model of something.

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈmɪnɪətʃər/

Korean meaning: 아주 작은, 축소 모형의

Korean pronunciation: 미니어처 (강세: 미)

Example Sentences

  • My grandmother's miniature spoon collection takes up an entire cabinet, which is ironic considering how tiny they are.
  • The architect created a detailed miniature model of the building before construction began.
  • His apartment is so small, it's like living in a miniature world where everything is designed for hobbits.

miniature

ADJECTIVE

//ˈmɪnɪətʃər//

Very small in size, or a very small copy or model of something.

miniature concept
💡 Concept

Very small in size, or a very small copy or model of something.

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miniature rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

Miniature furniture fits perfectly in nature!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈmɪnɪətʃər/

🌳Etymology

Rootminor
Suffix--ature

Origin

From 16th-century Italian 'miniatura' meaning small hand-painted illustrations. Originally referred to tiny red-pigmented drawings made by medieval monks in manuscript books, derived from Latin 'minium' (red pigment).

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🎵Rhyme

furnitureaturenature

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My grandmother's miniature spoon collection takes up an entire cabinet, which is ironic considering how tiny they are.

The architect created a detailed miniature model of the building before construction began.

😄 Fun example

His apartment is so small, it's like living in a miniature world where everything is designed for hobbits.

The museum displays miniature portraits painted on ivory from the 18th century.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

tinysmalldiminutivepetitescaled-down

Antonyms

giantenormous